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Auricular Acupuncture Associated With Low-Frequency Laser in Chronic Low Back Pain

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October 2025

Auricular Acupuncture Associated With Low-Frequency Laser in Chronic Low Back Pain

Vol: 307| Issue: 10| Number:96| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1

Auricular acupuncture associated with low-frequency laser in chronic low back pain: A randomized clinical trial.

J Bodyw Mov Ther . 2025 Jun:42:1098-1105.

Contributing Authors:
KB Andrade CAO Rodrigues VCF Souza WS Teixeira C Andrade ROM Gusmão HP Corrêa LO Ruela RRV Silva NO Sawada CC Moura DD Araújo

Synopsis

One hundred fifteen patients with chronic low back pain were randomized to receive auricular acupuncture plus active low-frequency laser (modified ILIB) (n=58) or auricular placebo plus sham laser (n=57). The primary outcome was pain intensity (0–10 NRS). Secondary outcomes were physical disability (Roland-Morris), quality of life (WHOQOL-BREF), and pain self-efficacy (CPSS). Outcomes were assesse...

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